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February 18, 2026

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Newsletter: February 18

February 18, 2026|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• Carpinteria’s Food Liaison is closing its café.
••• Signs of life for the Chick-fil-A on Calle Real.
••• Los Altos is closing one of its outposts.
••• New ownership for The Nook.
••• Stroopwafel cart for hire (above).
••• State of Mind Cafe says it has not signed a lease.
••• Local pasta brand opened a shop in Carpinteria.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: Midcentury condo behind Pierre Lafond for $3.75 million; Mesa four-bedroom for $2.895 million; blocky spiffer-upper on E. Mountain Drive; Hitchcock Ranch three-bedroom; Mesa cutie with one bath; woodsy chalet-style on the back of the Riviera; and more. See what sold—and for how much.

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CLOSING DOORS
Pour one out for Riviera Bar, which shuttered over the weekend.

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Recent Comments

Can all of you please go take a walk or something? The nyah-nyah-nyah is tedious and you're not changing anyone's minds. — Erik Torkells

I used to eat beef but was told cows are the cause of bad weather so I switched to chicken. Now I can't eat chicken… — Jefferson A.

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I Completely agree Paul — Zeeann

Embarassing and shameful reply. — Paul

Because their chicken is good. — Jefferson A.

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